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Controller & Chief Accounting Officer

General Motors -
Oshawa, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$131,000–$180,900 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Financial auditing
Chartered Professional Accountant
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Accounting
Contracts
Analytics

Full job description

Job Description

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid - This role does not require full-time on-site presence. The incumbent is expected to work on-site three days per week at the Oshawa office .

The Role

Controllership’s mission is to serve as a strategic business partner by providing timely , insightful decision support on strategic and operational matters related to accounting, internal controls, audit/SOX compliance, financial reporting, and analysis. By leveraging financial systems and data, the team enhances visibility, improves efficiency, shortens decision cycles, and reinforces financial integrity and accountability.

This role serves as the senior accounting leader for GM Canada, with responsibility for controllership oversight, statutory and management reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, accounting policy application, and advisory support for key business initiatives. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to partner effectively across Canadian, U.S., and global teams.

The ideal candidate is a strong accounting leader with deep expertise in the Canadian market, including statutory reporting, contract review, vehicle sales arrangements, emissions compliance, and complex business initiatives. This individual will demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and a commitment to team development and cross-functional partnership.

What You'll Do

Lead, c oach, and develop a team of highly qualified Chartered Professional Accountants, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable environment.

Lead the continuous improvement of the design, implementation, and execution of internal controls to support the accuracy of General Motors of Canada Company ’s ( GMCC ) financial accounting and financial statement disclosures.

Own the accuracy and integrity of the group trial balance, including oversight of monthly analytical reviews to understand business performance and identify potential risks.

Assess complex and high-risk accounting matters, including contracts and strategic transactions, document conclusions, and communicate clear recommendations to management and business partners.

Identify accounting risks early and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues, implement solutions, and support sound compliant business decisions.

Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control frameworks, including effe ctive control design, execution, monitoring, and remediation.

Lead relationships with internal and external auditors to support efficient audits, strong governance, and effective issue resolution.

Translate and implement GMNA Controllership priorities, projects, and initiatives within the Canadian organization.

Maintain a strong und erstanding of GM’s business model and operations, including Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Care and Aftersales.

Drive adoption of finance systems, automation, analytics, and process improvements to strengthen controls, improve close efficiency, and enhance reporting quality.

Provide insight into GMCC EBIT performance, proactively identifying and communic ating risks, drivers, and poten tial impacts.

Oversee emissions accounting, including monitoring, analysis, reporting, and assessment of regulatory and accounting changes, and escalate issues timely to support decision-making.

Partner with finance and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with APM requirements, effective controls, and accurate reporting.

Review internal and external financial reporting, including analysis of consolidated results, management review materials, and support for applicable regulatory reporting requirements.

Drive enhancements that improve the quality, efficiency, and speed of the monthly close process.

Present financial results, key issues, and business insights to leadership and other stakeholders across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s d egree in A ccounting , F inance, B usiness or related field

CPA or CA designation required

10+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience

5+ years of accounting leader ship experience

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting, with the ability to apply accounting guidance in a Canadian statutory and regulatory environment

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and audit coordination

Experience leading month-end close and fi nancial statement review processes

Strong written and verbal commu nication skills

Ability to interpret GM Accounting Policy and U.S. GAAP and apply guidance to complex, non-routine transactions

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills

Desired Qualifications

Public accounting experience

Experience in a multinational or complex matrixed organization

Experience with Canadian statutory reporting and local regulatory requirements

Experience supporting complex commercial arrangements and contract reviews

Ability to interpret GM Accounting Policy and U.S. GAAP and apply guidance to non-routine transactions

Experience driving transformation through automation, analytics, and process improvement

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $131,000.00 to $180,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.



GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.



About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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